February 22nd, 2025
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What is the Polar Plunge?
The Polar Plunge is your chance to make a SPLASH to support Special Olympics DC athletes. Raise essential funds, and then JUMP in the pool with your fellow supporters in February. You Plunge, so athletes can play!
2025 Leaderboards
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Too Chicken to Plunge?
Sponsor an athlete to plunge so the funds can provide him or her with essential sports, health and inclusion activities.
These Special Olympics DC athletes plunge to help raise funds for sports programming for themselves and their fellow athletes. Please support their efforts!
CHALLENGES
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Challenge to get 100 plungers by the end of 2024
Grab your friends, coworkers, family, mailman, local barista, and sign them up to Plunge!
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Challenge to Raise $10,000 by the end of 2024
Challenge accepted!! Come on plungers, let’s hit the $10,000 mark!
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INCENTIVES
$100
This premium long-sleeve 2025 commemorative dri-fit shirt features the new DC Polar Plunge design and is the perfect memento of the Plunge.
$250
The DC Polar Plunge high-performance athletic crew socks will keep you warm post plunge! The Plunge mug features a speckled glaze that will remind you of the time you took a splash to make our community more inclusive.
$500
This warm slub fleece ¼ Zip Pullover is your new go-to piece in your wardrobe. Crafted from high-quality, soft materials, this pullover promises warmth and coziness, ideal for those chilly days when layering is essential.
$1000
Whichever way your day flows the Stanley insulated tumbler with lid and straw for water, smoothie and more is your dream tumbler. Your drinks will stay cold, iced or hot for hours!
$2500
VIP Plunger status! Choose your favorite item from a level below. Post plunge you can warm up by using your new plush polar plunge towel. Plus, enjoy a free beverage at the Post Plunge Party at Solace Outpost.
$5000
VIP Plunger status! You went above and beyond! Choose two of your favorite items from the level below. Post plunge you can warm up by using your new plush polar plunge towel. Plus, enjoy a free beverage at the Post Plunge Party at Solace Outpost. You will also receive a $100 giftcard to use at Solace Outpost
*Incentive Items are not cumulative and are based on individual fundraising**
DONOR ROLL
Thank you to our donors near and far for supporting the mission of a more inclusive DC for people with intellectual disabilities.
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donated $10.77 1 days ago
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donated $105.02 3 days ago
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donated $26.48 6 days ago
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donated $105.02 2 weeks ago
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donated $52.66 3 weeks ago
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donated $105.02 3 weeks ago
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donated $26.48 3 weeks ago
2024 CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to these brave souls who took the Plunge and emerged victorious – our top fundraisers from last year’s event!
INDIVIDUALS
$10,737 Bobby Swennes
$7,538 Tyrone Harvey
$5,011 Doug Armstrong
Company
$30,997 Brookfield Properties
$22,901 Groom Law Group
$12,702 Ernst & Young
FRIENDS/FAMILY/ORG
$9,715 Team Doug & Steve & Joe
$9,016 Young Professionals Council- SODC
$6,697 DC Odd Fellows
LAW ENFORCEMENT
$9,221 Cold Parts but Warm Hearts (MPD)
$3,641 3rd District Aqua Warriors (MPD)
$1,715 TASB Swim Team (MPD)
SPONSORS
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INTERESTED IN THE COOL SCHOOL PLUNGE?
Catholic University students – join us at your Cool Schools Polar Plunge on February 7th, 2025. Register today!
